Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Crosswalker!

I've always liked chevron stitch patterns. When I first saw Emily's Crosswalkers, I liked both her yarn choice, and the pattern. The ones she made are more like anklets, but I like mine a bit longer on the leg.

It turned out to be a tiny bit boring to knit, and the toe part looks funny. I don't think I made any modifications, except making them longer. Normally I don't suffer SSS, but this time I had to hurry to cast on for the second sock, otherwise it might have stayed a single sock, and I really do need two!

pattern: Crosswalker by Emily B. Miller

yarn: Lana Grossa Meilenweit "Stile" # 8001, 75% wool 25% polyamid

needles: 5 DP - 2.25mm

size: 10.25 inches

destination: my feet

start-finish: April 9-13

I'm working on Queen Anne's Lace shawl, and am enjoying it very much. This shawl is easy, and relaxing, just like knitting socks. Now that the rounds get bigger, I have slowed down. Also I'm spinning a little bit every day.

This is how far I've come with my Bosnian crochet pot holder. Since it's only slip stitches it grows very slowly. I might have half of it done. The only thing you need to do here is, be able to count to ten. :o)

I'm not keen on this pattern or the Jaywalker pattern...I don't know why...everyone else seems to love it so! But I do love the yarn and the way it stripes up in the sock. I'll have to remember to look for it next time I'm in the yarn shop.

Can't wait to see more of the Queen Anne's Lace, and the potholder...well, you are a more patient woman than I! :)

Whether you are crosswalking or jaywalking your socks always rock! The Queen Anne's Lace shawl looks beautiful and almost like you are using a boucle/nubbly yarn. Are you sure that potholder isn't really going to be a hat?

ooo nice crosswalkers! I started a pair of socks last night. Toe-up riverbed Cat Bordhi socks...Um yeah, I'm ripping them today....my gauge was 16 stitches to the inch!!! I might be crazy but I'm not stupid!! LOL

I like your socks too. I know what you mean about starting the second sock of a boring pattern straight away. I never want to fall prey to SSS either. Can't wait to see your other finished projects. The pot holder looks like knitting? I'm impressed.

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I live in Canada now, but I'm originally from Austria.
My White Shepherd Happy, and Denny the mutt, are my constant companions. Maggie is my sons dog, but she's with me most of the day. I have two grown kids too ;o) by the way.